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Aging With HIV
It’s estimated that 50 percent of people living with HIV/AIDS are now older than 50, and many of these people are long-term survivors. In addition to dealing with issues related to aging and the effects of HIV medications, long-term survivors often also face isolation, depression, stigma and a lack of support systems. POZ wants to know what issues you face as a long-term survivor.
1) How long have you been living with HIV?

More than 25 years20–25 years15–20 years10–15 yearsLess than 10 years (Skip to question 15.)
2) Do you feel traumatized by the early days of the AIDS epidemic?

YesNo
3) Did you lose friends and/or lovers in the early days of the AIDS epidemic?

YesNo
4) How would you describe your support network?

ExcellentGoodFairPoor
5) Do you interact with any other long-term survivors?

YesNo
6) Do you believe there are adequate services in your community for long-term survivors?

YesNo
7) Have you experienced stigma as a long-term survivor?

YesNo
8) Do you feel isolated as a long-term survivor?

YesNo
9) How long have you been taking antiretorvirals?

20 years or more15–20 years10–15 years5–10 yearsLess than 5 yearsI’m not taking antiretrovirals.
10) Are you resistant to any class of drugs?

YesNo
11) Are you dealing with any of these other health conditions? (Check all that apply.)

CancerCardiovascular diseaseCognitive disordersDepressionDiabetesKidney diseaseLiver diseaseOsteoporosis
12) Are you dealing with any substance abuse issues?

YesNo
13) Is it a challenge to find affordable housing?

YesNo
14) Are you struggling financially?

YesNo
15) What year were you born?
16) What is your gender?

MaleFemaleTransgenderOther
17) What is your sexual orientation?

StraightGay/lesbianBisexualOther
18) What is your ethnicity? (Check all that apply.)

American Indian or Alaska NativeArab or Middle EasternAsianBlack or African AmericanHispanic or LatinoNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderWhiteOther
19) What is your current level of education?

Some high schoolHigh school graduateSome collegeBachelor’s degree or higher
20) What is your zip code?
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Aging With HIV